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I am not sure about all of what you want to do, but if you are using a large I-Beam; I would suggest that you box in the I-Beam as the type of wood you are talking of spliting will cause the I-Beam to flex and bend. I know, as I have built several from large I-Beams and when spliting large knot loaded wood, it will flex and bend. Boxing in the I-Beam on both sides with 1/4" flat stock will fix that problem. I also make my log splitters to tilt so I can roll the large logs onto the end plate and then split the large logs and the other pieces are nearby and easy to get into place without breaking my back.

Building a log splitter
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[QUOTE=firtree;151191] Hi,We own a Christmas tree farm.We need to do some mowing, grading of trails, snow removal, stump grubbing or removal, loader work, possibly some backhoe work.I have been quoted a price of $18,356 for a 1533 w/ gear transmission;$19,833 fora synchro trans / front end loader.There is also a 1428V USED for $13,900, hydro, new loader, with 766 hrs on it.What is the life expectancy of these things- assuming you do regular maintenance and don't beat them too badly?Am I better off to buy used?What is the first thing to go?My memory is already gone!A new 1532 has financing at 0% for 60 months with no penalty for paying off early.Any thoughts!Thanks! [/QUOTE] I have two MF 1455 compacts. I bought one new with the shuttle transmission, the other used with gear transmission. I have had better service from the gear version. The shuttle model seems to eat cluches. If you buy used, check all the bearings for play as well as the clutch and break pads. If taken care of, used is sometimes better as long as service was provided and can be proved. The 0% for 3 to 5 years is also a good deal they are having now on new models. Depends on if you have the cash for a good used one or need to finance. If financing, I would go new.

Used vs New 1428 or 1532
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[QUOTE=Greg Erceg;30460] Is there anywhere one can buy a hydraulic top link with hoses, without having to fabricate it? I have been reading some of the boards, and it appears as though people have had to weld the end pieces onto hydraulic cylinders they purchase at TSC and other such stores. I have a Boomer with two ports to the rear that I want to plug in a top link so as to make better use of my box blade. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]

I use hydraulic top links on all my tractors. There are several places that sell them if you do not want to build your own. One place that sells a nice unit that is fairly cheap is: CARTER & CARTER MACHINERY, INC.
1233 CARROLL CREEK ROAD, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601
423-282-6969
info@ccmachinery.com

Hydraulic Top Link
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